There are 4 ways to get from Reading to New Bedford by bus, train, or car
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Line 137 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
3h 12m$17–24Drive 67.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to New Bedfordcar 67.6 mi
1h 27m$13–18Train
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 25m$15–27Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to New Bedfordbus Boston Airport
3h 35m$17–47
Reading to New Bedford by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to New Bedford is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd and arriving at New Bedford via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at New Bedford via Oak Grove and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Reading and New Bedford is 71 miles. The road distance is 68 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to New Bedford without a car is to line 137 bus and bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $16 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Reading to New Bedford, including transfers.
Reading to New Bedford bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd station.
Reading to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Reading to New Bedford is to line 137 bus and bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $16 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $27 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to New Bedford via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Downtown Crossing, and Boston South Buses in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to New Bedford every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Dattco
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to New Bedford bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove Busway station.
Reading to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Bedford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to New Bedford is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Reading to New Bedford.
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